Just Maine Folks

Out in the farm-lands near Portland, the Widow Walters lives with her daughter Ethel. As far as affections are concerned, those of the widow are confined to her daughter, until Squire Lang, a fat old widower, with his son, moves onto the adjoining farm. Harry and Ethel prove mutually attractive. One day Harry leaves his plowing, when he catches sight of Ethel. They rush to the gate to exchange felicities, but the squire wants Harry to return to his plowing, and the widow desires Ethel to resume her housework. With the squire, it is a love at first sight. But hardly had his affections reached the budding stage when he discovers that he has a rival, Bart Cullum, a prosperous farmer. The squire sees Bart give signs of affection. Meanwhile Cornelia Bloodgood, a spinster, tries for the hand of Bart. But she uses an ear trumpet, and is homely, so Bart directs his energy towards the widow. There follows a period of rivalry between the squire and Bart to gain the widow's favor. Bart wins a poi